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An investigation into the commercial and the Zulu traditional modes of slaughtering, butchering, culinary properties and service with special reference to socio-cultural ritual behaviors in KwaZulu-Natal

Mnguni, Mzobanzi Erasmus (2006)

In this study investigated the commercial and Zulu style of slaughtering, skinning, butchering, culinary properties and service with special reference to Zulu socio-cultural ritual behaviors in South Coast of the KwaZuluNatal ...
An investigation into the contributing factors associated with work related musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and shoulders in non- secretarial computer users in a selected corporate banking environment

Peek, Nigel Richard (2005)

Musculoskeletal injuries in computer users are an increasing concern. The computer has become an essential working tool that is used throughout all levels of companies and organisations. Management and professional personnel ...
An investigation into the criteria for project success within Transnet

Pillay, Renee (2006)

Project Management is the wave of the future. This discipline and its evolution continues to be one of the principal means by which operational and strategic changes are managed in the enterprise. The importance of Project ...
An investigation into the digital scanning of photographs in archival collections

Somers, Nellayselviekumarie Subramany (2006)

This study was aimed at investigating the digital scanning of photographs in archival collections with a view to highlighting some of the key issues in the provision of a digital imaging service.
An investigation into the effectiveness of dry needling of myofascial trigger points on total work and other recorded measurements of the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis muscles in patellofermoral pain syndrome in long distance runners

Weyer-Henderson, Donna (2005)

According to Wood (1998), patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) refers to a syndrome that comprises of the following signs and symptoms: anterior knee pain, inflammation, imbalance, instability, or any combination thereof. ...
An investigation into the effect of a high velocity low amplitude manipulation on core muscle strength in patients with chronic mechanical lower back pain

Uys, Lizette (2006)

Brunarski (1984) says that philosophically and historically, chiropractic has been uniquely orientated toward an emphasis on preventative care and health maintenance with a mechanistic and hands-on model for treatment. ...
An investigation into the effect of examiner-training on the inter-examiner reliability of the palpation of myofascial trigger points

Moodley, Kubashnie (2011)

Background: Myofascial pain is a disorder, characterized by the presence of trigger points (MTrP). It is recognised by unique features which include a tender point in a taut band of muscle, a local twitch response (LTR), ...
An investigation into the factors affecting underutilisation of the Phelandaba clinic labour ward by low risk pregnant women in Maputaland Northern KwaZulu-Natal

Mathenjwa, Nozipho Celia Herietta (2005)

An exploratory descriptive research design was used for this study which investigated the underutilisation of a rural clinic’s labour ward by low risk pregnant women (LRPW). The study took place in Maputaland, Northern ...
An investigation into the factors that affect change in the attitudes of managers in higher educational institutions on reaching positions of authority

Naidoo, Tigambery (2004)

This study aimed to identify the factors that affect change in attitudes of managers reaching positions of authority in Higher Educational Institutions. Traditionally, managers sat in their office and managed organizations. ...
An investigation into the factors that contribute to the late presentation of rural Zulu patients with cancer to the two major provincial cancer treatment centres in KwaZulu-Natal (prior to December 2002)

Mdletshe, Sibusiso (2003)

Cancer is an inexorably progressive disease and a favourable outcome in its management often depends on early intervention (Mackillop, Zhou and Quirt, 1995: 532). Early detection of the disease is therefore important for ...
An investigation into the feasibility of using e-business to sell plant material to the South African nursery industry

Pollard, Bryn (2005)

The South African nursery industry has faced many challenges over the last ten years. Excess in both demand and supply occur in any given year. The cost of maintaining a plant beyond its ideal ‘sell-by-date’ erodes ...
An investigation into the gaps between tourism education provision and industry need in KwaZulu-Natal

Jugmohan, Sean (2009)

There is a growing demand for professionally educated and trained staff in the tourism sector. However, current literature reveals a significant disparity between the tourism education provided by institutions and the ...
An investigation into the immediate effect of rib mobilization and sham laser application on chest wall expansion and lung function in healthy asymptomatic males : a pilot study

Kriel, Achmat (2005)

Optimal ventilation of the lungs is essential to the function of the human body. Our lungs can be expanded and contracted by the elevation and depression of the ribs. This causes an increase and decrease of the anteroposterior ...
An investigation into the inter-examiner reliability of motion palpation of the patella in patellofemoral pain syndrome and osteoarthritis

Vaghmaria, Janita (2006)

The aim of this study was to assess the inter-examiner reliability of motion palpation of the patella, in both pathological (osteoarthritis) as well as functional (patellofemoral pain syndrome) conditions, in order to ...
An investigation into the knowledge and perception of rugby coaches in the greater Durban area with regards to chiropractic and other sports medical personnel

Butt, Charlton Kenneth (2008)

Introduction: One of the most important responsibilities of a rugby coach towards players is that of injury prevention and advice. Often these responsibilities fall solely on the coach, but sometimes he has the benefit of ...
An investigation into the nature and extent of the adoption of RFID in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa

Thakur, Surendra (2008)

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) allows for the wireless transfer of data between a small electronic transmitting tag and a reader without the necessity of line-of-sight. A feature of RFID, is that this read operation ...
An investigation into the non-compliance of advanced life support practitioners with the guidelines and protocols of the Professional Board for Emergency Care Practitioners

Christopher, Lloyd Denzil (2007)

The Professional Board for Emergency Care Practitioners (PBECP), a division of the Health Professions Council of South Africa, regulates the scope of practice and publishes guidelines and protocols that advanced life support ...
An investigation into the perceived performance in runners with low back pain and receiving spinal manipulation over time

Rodda, Phillip Edward (2007)

Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine whether spinal manipulation affects the perceived performance of runners with low back pain. More specifically, the objective was to determine whether any ...
An investigation into the prevalence and occupational risk factors of low back pain in emergency medical services personnel

Vlok, James (2005)

Emergency medical personnel have a number of occupational risk factors that are listed in the reviewed literature (Davis and Heaney 2000, Volinn 1997 and Andersson 1999) as risk factors for low back pain. Physical lifting ...
An investigation into the prevalence and risk factors of occupational musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters in the Durban Metropolitan Fire Department

Albert, Dhimunthree (2009)

Occupational injuries sustained by Emergency Rescue Care workers have been well documented. However, despite their high rates of injury, the literature regarding the risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal injuries ...

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